Description

2,3,5-Trichlorobenzotrifluoride is a versatile halogenated aromatic building block of significant industrial importance. This compound is valued for its unique combination of chlorine and fluorine substituents, which impart valuable chemical and physical properties for advanced synthesis. It serves as a critical intermediate in the production of agrochemicals, pharmaceuticals, and specialty materials. Global industries rely on this high-purity intermediate for developing next-generation active ingredients and functional compounds.

Application

• Agrochemical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, leveraging its halogenated structure for bioactivity.
• Pharmaceutical Synthesis: Used as a fluorinated building block in the research and development of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly where trifluoromethyl groups are desired.
• Liquid Crystal & Electronic Chemicals: Serves as a starting material for the manufacture of fluorinated liquid crystals and other electronic-grade specialty chemicals.
• Polymer & Material Science: Employed in the synthesis of specialty polymers, coatings, and advanced materials requiring halogenated aromatic units.
• Organic Synthesis & R&D: A valuable reagent in academic and industrial research laboratories for constructing complex, fluorinated organic molecules.

Basic Information

Product Name	2,3,5-Trichlorobenzotrifluoride
CAS No.	61841-46-1
Molecular Formula	C7H2Cl3F3
Molecular Weight	249.44 g/mol
Synonyms	1,2,4-Trichloro-5-(trifluoromethyl)benzene; Benzene, 1,2,4-trichloro-5-(trifluoromethyl)-; 2,3,5-Trichloro-α,α,α-trifluorotoluene; 2,3,5-Trichloro(trifluoromethyl)benzene; 5-(Trifluoromethyl)-1,2,4-trichlorobenzene; TCTF (abbreviation); α,α,α-Trifluoro-2,3,5-trichlorotoluene
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Quality Control

Our 2,3,5-Trichlorobenzotrifluoride is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including GC, HPLC, and NMR, to ensure high purity and consistency that meets the stringent requirements of our global B2B clients. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment. We are committed to supply chain reliability and traceability for your critical production processes.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible materials such as strong acids and organic solvents. Recommended storage temperature is 2-25°C. Keep container tightly sealed when not in use to maintain product integrity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Purity (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.1%
Density (20°C)	~1.65 g/cm³
Boiling Point	~210-215°C

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.